Budapest to Palermo by train
Palermo lies 1,141 km (709 mi) south-west of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 56 min at the speeds typical of Hungary and Italy rail, over roughly 1,392 km (865 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Budapest | Palermo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Italy |
| Population | 1.7 million | 648,260 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Stations on record | Budapest Keleti railway station, Budapest-Nyugati railway station, Budapest-Déli railway station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 90100–90151 |
What changes when you arrive in Palermo
Crossing from Hungary into Italy: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book trains from Budapest to Palermo
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Staying in Palermo
Our booking partner lists 4,409+ places to stay in Palermo (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 861 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (722), and 5 are five-star. Across 612 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 305,382 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Palermo from Budapest?
1,141 km (709 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Budapest; by road roughly 1,392 km (865 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Palermo by train?
About 10 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Palermo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Palermo?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Palermo?
Our booking partner lists 4,409+ places to stay in Palermo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.